I’m currently writing this very, very fast. Why so fast? Because here in Southern California, we’re having a slight spell of chilly weather and rain, something we don’t see too much of. And the current weather makes this recipe all … Continue reading →

I have a penchant for combining sweet & savory, and one of the best combinations I’ve found involves pork with fruit and spices. This recipe for Chinese Five Spice Pork Tenderloin with a Triple Spiced Persimmon Chutney is rustic yet … Continue reading →

Spiced Vanilla Caramel Apple Pork Lollipops with Pecan Gremolata. Tropical Vanilla-Coconut Banana Split. Croissant French Toast with Vanilla Orange Butter. These are but a few of the 10 finalists when we asked to see your unique recipes that showcased the … Continue reading →

If I had to count one of my guiltiest of pleasures it would be fries, hands down. It’s not that anything enjoyed in moderation is a problem, but when it comes to deep frying potatoes, I usually cannot control myself. … Continue reading →

With a translation of “lady kisses,” these vanilla-infused sandwich cookies are rich, sweet and satisfying. I’ve opted for a vanilla cream cheese filling that contrasts marvelously with the crunch of the almond cookie. It’s a marriage of flavors made in … Continue reading →

Growing up in a Latin-American household, there was probably no tradition I looked more forward to than Christmas. It was a month of food and celebration, merging American traditions with my grandparent’s Mexican heritage. There were tamales made during the … Continue reading →

I’m no good at secrets, nor sitting on exciting news, so I’m quite excited to announce this contest from Spice Islands. It’s called the Flavor Explorer: Vanilla Challenge™ and yes, you guessed it, it involves Spice Islands® All Natural No … Continue reading →

Hello! I’m thrilled and excited to be blogging and sharing all this Spice Islands® goodness here on Spice Island’s Flavor Explorer™ blog. I guess you could say I’m a bit of a flavor explorer myself, traveling and eating my way … Continue reading →

Husband and wife team LINDSAY LANDIS and TAYLOR HACKBARTH are entrepreneurs by day, running a web and graphic design business out of their home in Nashville, Tennessee. By night they cook, bake, and eat all manner of delicious things. Their food blog, Love & Olive Oil (http://www.loveandoliveoil.com), chronicles their culinary adventures in and around the kitchen. Lindsay is the author of The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook (June 2012, Quirk Books), and their next book, a joint endeavor entitled Breakfast For Dinner, is set to be published in February of 2013.

Gaby Dalkin is private chef, recipe developer, food stylist and photographer specializing in simple and sassy recipes for the home cook! Her website, What's Gaby Cooking started in 2009, and includes her latest original recipes as well as her adventures in the food world.